LH will surely use the majority of slots to expand long haul from LHR which will damage both BA and Virgin - the British Carriers. Surely it would be far better if BA or even VS get the slots and expand long haul, rather than a non UK airline. I'd be very surprised if LH kept anywhere near the current level of European and Domestic ops from LHR if they take the slots. BA would end up with the majority of domestic ops from LHR, but if you look at the whole London market including STN / LTN and LGW - Easy are a fairly large carrier, who BA would still need to compete effectively against.